A few months after opening its first Indiana restaurant in Fishers, Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA has opened a second Hoosier location close to the Indiana University Indianapolis campus.
The new CAVA, 801 W. 10th St., is a 2,250-square-foot restaurant with dining room and patio seating, digital order pickup and delivery, according to an announcement from CAVA.
“Since opening our first Indiana location in Fishers earlier this year, we’ve felt the warm welcome of the Hoosiers community,” stated Chief Development Officer Jeff Gaul. “As we continue to grow our presence in the Midwest — with additional CAVA locations throughout Indiana to come in the near future — we’re eager to connect with more members of the community and welcome them to our table to enjoy our Mediterranean cuisine and hospitality.”
The announcement stated that CAVA has a target of at least 1,000 restaurants by 2032. It opened 58 new restaurants in 2024 and expects a 17 percent growth this year.
Before the doors officially opened at the Indianapolis location, CAVA invited guests for a complimentary meal and accepted donations to support Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, matching up to $1,000. Prior to the grand opening, CAVA also donated fresh meals prepared throughout the restaurant’s training period to local community members.
CAVA’s new IU restaurant will employ 25 to 40 people and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
To learn more about CAVA, visit @CAVA on various social media platforms.
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